This has been a long, hard winter, and I can't welcome spring quickly enough. But before we got too far into April, I wanted to take a look back at one of my favourite winter activities this year - skating at Rockefeller Center in New York City.

We travelled to New York as a family between Christmas and New Years. Andrew and I have been there a few times, but it was the first visit for the girls. So we wanted to cover some of the basics of the city: Central Park, Broadway, FAO Schwarz, the Shake Shack. And right up there was Rockefeller Center.

Andrew and I had never skated there before, although I remember visiting once and watching the skaters from the level above. (It was on that visit that we saw Regis Philbin and Il Divo setting up next to the rink, for a Christmas special appearance.) But with a family visit, donning skates seemed like the perfect way to spend an afternoon. And we were right. In the midst of a very busy trip, spending a couple of hours skating on a perfect winter day was one of our most memorable activities in New York City.

"It's coming on Christmas
They're cutting down trees
They're putting up reindeer
And singing songs of joy and peace
Oh I wish I had a river I could skate away on."

Sweet photos Beth!I've always wanted to ice skate in Rockefeller Center..it looks fun. I'm glad you all had that adventure-it's on my list! Spring is here, I know-finally-for all who had such a severe Winter but now you can enjoy warmer weather and more travel adventures :-)

Did this exact thing for my 50th a few years ago. It was something I had always wanted to do. We also had dinner on my birthday overlooking the rink and up at the tree - should be on everyone's bucket list! Love the photo of you and Andrew!!! Sending warm vibes your way...spring is almost upon you!